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Top 10 Ways to Set Clear Expectations
If a student isn’t taking the initiative and doing what is expected of them, the first question we must consider is whether they truly understand what they’re supposed to do. We can’t assume that students with challenges of ADHD or Asperger’s know what to do or how to do it, no matter how simple the task. Moreover, we can’t assume that they will [...]
Sink or Swim?
You know there’s drama brewing when your child comes to you in tears or the conversation begins with “Mom … please don’t get mad!” There are those who would argue that students will learn what to do if we just step back and let them sink or swim. But, students with ADHD or Asperger’s have Executive [...]
Students Learn When We Learn to Just Listen!
In past posts, I emphasized the importance of starting now to prepare our students for college, no matter what their age or grade level. I further emphasized that proficiency in the area of self-determination is an essential component of that process, and I challenged you to assess your child’s or students’ abilities in this area. What did you discover? If [...]
[VIDEO] Homework, Writing Assignments and Tests: When Impulsivity Leads to Poor Performance
This VIDEO is a continuation of the Homework without the Headache: Steps to Get it Done – STRESS FREE! series. Although it’s important to consider and rule out the possibility of an underlying learning disability, when a student performs poorly on tests, homework or writing assignments you should also consider whether the student’s ADHD or Asperger’s [...]
Homework Without the Headache: 5 Steps to Get it DONE … STRESS FREE! (Part Two)
A common complaint of parents and educators is that their ADHD or Asperger’s children or students aren’t doing their homework. Here’s the bottom line – without proper intervention, many students with ADHD or Asperger’s are simply not capable of managing it on their own, even if they are in high school or college. This doesn’t [...]
Why Smart Phones, Tablets and iPads Don’t Work!
One of the most common mistakes I see well-meaning parents and educators make is to insist that a student use a particular tool or device because they’ve found that it works well for them. This can oftentimes lead to a “battle of wills” that does little more than leave you exhausted and stressed out. Alternatively, [...]
Homework without the Headache: 5 Steps to Get it DONE … STRESS FREE! (Part One)
A common complaint of parents of students with ADHD or Asperger’s is that their child isn’t doing their homework. Here’s the bottom line – without proper intervention, many students with ADHD or Asperger’s are simply not capable of managing it on their own, even if they are in high school or college. This doesn’t mean [...]
The Power of Technology: Quality Homework in Less Time!
This is the age of technology, yet, oftentimes students are resistant to using it for academic purposes for fear of standing out from their peers or, worse, being branded with the “BIG S” – Special Ed Student! Similarly, parents can be hesitant or resistant to its use, particularly at home, for fear that technology [...]
Tools for Better Learning
How many of you have utilized some form of technology? I know for me, holiday shopping has become a lot easier now that I can order gifts online and have them delivered either to my home, or directly to the intended recipient. As frustrating as technology can be at times, it has the ability to make [...]
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